General Assistant Primary

Job Description

General Assistant (Fixed Term)

Nethermill Primary School

£3,040.04 - £3,091.92

 

You will be required to work 5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

 

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to run our Breakfast Club. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:00am–9:00am, supporting pupils in a safe, welcoming and positive environment. Duties will include set-up from 8:00–8:15am, supervising and engaging with pupils during the club 8:15–8:45am, and clean-down from 8:45–9:00am. Food and hygiene training will be provided. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and can help ensure pupils start their school day settled, nourished and ready to learn.

 

The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and must have a pleasant manner and relevant experience working with children and young people.

Applicants must be educated to Standard Grade English and Mathematics at Level 4 or equivalent.

 

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your Line Manager must be sought before applying for this post.

 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality.  We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

For further information please contact:

Elliott Ferguson - Partnership Head Teacher

Tel:  01387 860268

Email: gw23fergusonelliot@ea.dumgal.sch.uk